Posey County Tox-Away Day (Mt. Vernon Recycling Center)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Posey County Solid Waste District in Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana.
- Address
- 1010-1098 Lower New Harmony Rd., Mount Vernon, IN 47620
- Hours
- First Thursday of each month, March-December, 2:00-6:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Households only
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 812-838-1613
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Posey County Solid Waste District at 812-838-1613 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- –Batteries
- –Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Household cleaners; oil-based paint; solvents; pool chemicals; mercury-containing items; pesticides; insecticides; herbicides
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itHouseholds only
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
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FAQ
Who can use Posey County Tox-Away Day (Mt. Vernon Recycling Center)?
Households only
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 812-838-1613 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 812-838-1613 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: oil-based paint.
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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